“The Heart Is A Muscle”16th African Film Festival Munich
A child’s birthday party becomes a turning point: When his five-year-old son suddenly goes missing, Ryan panics and makes a mistake the consequences of which compel him to come to terms with his past and his responsibilities. South Africa/Saudi Arabia 2025, 86 minutes, original with English subtitles, feature film. Directed by Imran Hamdulay
A child’s birthday party becomes a turning point: When his five-year-old son suddenly goes missing, Ryan panics and makes a mistake the consequences of which compel him to come to terms with his past and his responsibilities. South Africa/Saudi Arabia 2025, 86 minutes, original with English subtitles, feature film. Directed by Imran Hamdulay
The Heart Is A Muscle had its world premiere in the Panorama section of the 2025 Berlinale and was awarded the Ecumenical Judges’ Prize.
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